China/Security/California mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent

California mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent

May 12, 202620 sources

Also covers:Andean RegionUnited States

Indo-Pacific alliances balance Chinafrom United States US hegemony is the real threat to world peace

Summary

A former mayor in Southern California has agreed to plead guilty to charges of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. The official, who served in the Los Angeles area, admitted to working as a propaganda agent for China. The case highlights ongoing US concerns about foreign influence.

Related Coverage

Same story covered from other perspectives

United StatesPolitics

Mayor of California city resigns over charges of being a foreign agent of China

5 sources5 shared

Source Headlines

20 headlines from 18 publishers

Attorney raises broader concerns after mayor admits to acting as Chinese agent in shocking case

May 12

California mayor accused of secretly working for China, spreading propaganda while in office: feds

May 12

Fox News →